I-285 Construction Project To Cause 8-Month Traffic Delays: GDOT

ATLANTA, GA — The Transform 285/400 construction project continues this weekend, and state transportation officials said it is expected to last for about eight months and cause heavy traffic delays on Interstate 285.

“The traveling public should expect major disruptions to their daily commutes and driving routines during this time and should be prepared for profound delays on I-285, potentially adding an hour or more to daily commutes,” said Marlo Clowers, alternative delivery program manager for the Georgia Department of Transportation, in a news release.

“We urge motorists to leave earlier, utilize navigation apps to select alternate routes to stay away from the construction area and consider alternative commute options. If traveling through the area, always pay attention and use extreme caution.”

GDOT officials said the I-285 construction milestones will add more space for cars and increase new connecting lane availability outside of the existing interstate lanes.

An I-285 eastbound lane between Roswell Road and Ashford Dunwoody will close for bridge demolition and reconstruction at Glenridge Drive, State Route 400 and Peachtree Dunwoody Road, according to GDOT.

The closure of one lane in the westbound direction will follow about two weeks later, GDOT officials said.

Traffic conditions can be obtained by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org or downloading the Georgia 511 app.